CVE-2016-20057
Netgate Registry Cleaner privilege escalation
- Published4 Apr 2026
Description
NETGATE Registry Cleaner build 16.0.205 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the NGRegClnSrv service that allows local attackers to escalate privileges by exploiting the service binary path. Attackers can place a malicious executable in the unquoted path and trigger service restart or system reboot to execute code with LocalSystem privileges.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HAffected products
Remediation
No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.
References
Related CVEs
Recent high-severity vulnerabilities sharing a weakness type.
Frequently asked
Is CVE-2016-20057 being actively exploited?
CVE-2016-20057 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.61%.
How severe is CVE-2016-20057?
CVE-2016-20057 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.61% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2016-20057?
Affected products include Netgate Registry Cleaner.
How do I fix CVE-2016-20057?
Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.
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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.